 Theme: Choose Hope Reconnect with old friends and make new ones at Loaves and Fishes Family Camp, a beloved week of worship, learning, and community for all ages. This year’s theme, Choose Hope, invites us to come together in faith, courage, and compassion. We’re pleased to welcome guest ministry from Seventy Humberto Tinsman, Seventy Tyler Marz, and Apostle Shannon McAdam. Directors: Nancy and Scott Brookshaw Register: Contact Shannon Brown at [email protected] or call 519-616-1995 Registration deadline: Friday, June 6 
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 Wednesday, June 4th at 6:00 p.m CT
Square Pizza – 208 W. Maple Ave Attention all Canadians attending World Conference! You’re warmly invited to join us for an informal evening of connection and celebration as we welcome our new Apostolic team and new Seventy team! We’ll gather over great conversation, introductions, and pizza starting at 6:00 p.m CT on Wednesday, June 4th. Pizza will be provided, so please register by Wednesday, May 28th so we can ensure we have enough food. Canadian Gathering at World Conference Registration Questions? Email [email protected] This evening is generously covered by the Canadian Church. Donations are welcome and can be included with your registration (Please note: no money will be collected at the restaurant.) We look forward to seeing you there!  Ziontario has six buildings and plenty of outdoor space that need spring cleaning every year. We count on your help to prepare our campground before the 2025 camping season begins. We invite you to join us for "Select a Day in May"!
Bring a friend, gather a team, or rally your congregation to help maintain the grounds. You get to choose the day that works best for you! For important details contact Becky Grigsby at [email protected]  Children Ages 7-12 Welcome new and returning campers! Join us for a fun-filled weekend at Noronto, July 4–6, as we explore our theme “We Shine Brighter Together”. New and returning campers can expect laughter, friendship, worship, crafts, and plenty of outdoor fun—including everyone's favourites like swimming and campfire time. Whether it’s your first time at camp or one of many, this weekend is a great chance to grow in faith, build friendships, and shine together in community. We can’t wait to see you there! Registration Fee: $125.00 (including HST) per camper.
 By Troy Roach, Creating Connection Director, Canada East
Capture, Celebrate, and Share What You’re Already Doing Ever wished you could capture the energy, joy, and spirit of your event to share with others—but didn’t have the equipment or know-how to make it happen? You’re not alone. That’s why we’re excited to offer Creating Connection’s Mobile A/V Support—a way to partner with you and your team to capture, share, and celebrate the amazing things you’re already doing. What We Bring Whether you’re hosting a camp, retreat, reunion, group gathering, hybrid event, or online session, we can bring our tech toolkit to you. We’re talking about: • HD web and PTZ (remote point-tilt-zoom) cameras, and accent/flood lighting • Digital HD camera for photo/video capture and live streaming • Audio mixer board, streaming controller, and USB hubs • Laptops, tablets, LCD screens, and video editing workstation • Wireless handheld and lapel microphones, Bluetooth loudspeakers • Tripods, cables, adapters, mic boom arms, and backup gear • Internet access gear for hybrid/online participation, power protection What We’ll Do Together We’ll work with you to: • Capture high-quality video and images for social media, storytelling, promotions, reports, and more • Explore what’s possible with livestreaming, hybrid hosting, digital storytelling, or even creating your own podcast • Experiment and learn by doing, side-by-side with our support—whether it’s live production or audio storytelling Yes, you read that right—we can even record a podcast with you or support you in getting one of your own started. Whether it's a one-time episode, a week-long series at camp, or the launch of something even bigger, we're here to bring your ideas to life. If it supports your storytelling or amplifies your mission, we’re all in. Why This Matters We’re not offering to be your ongoing tech team—we’re offering to walk with you through the first steps so you can learn what’s possible, see how it works, and start dreaming about how your community can do the same. Like the old saying goes: we’re not just here to catch the fish—we’re here to guide and equip you to fish. It’s about growing capacity. It’s about making the amazing things you do more visible. It’s about showing people what’s possible, so they can imagine doing it too. Let’s Collaborate If you’ve got an upcoming event and you’d like to explore what we can do together—just ask. We’d love to dream with you, brainstorm, support your first one or two projects, and share our tools and experience so you can build confidence, inspire others, and maybe even invest in your own gear and team over time. Not sure if it fits? Ask anyway. We’ll cast the vision with you. Let’s show the world what’s possible—together. Ready to Take the Next Step? Book a spot on our calendar before it fills up—especially if you’re a camp director planning for a busy summer season. Let’s make this the year your community’s story gets seen, heard, and shared! Contact us at: [email protected] Call or text: 519-404-3357  When members of the Guelph Elora congregation said goodbye to their Mitchell Street building, some in the community wondered if they were closing their doors for good. But as Marion Smith writes in a recent letter to GuelphToday, the congregation is very much alive—just refocusing its ministry beyond the building.
“The Guelph Community of Christ is alive and well in this community,” Marion shares. “We just decided to follow Jesus—out of the building and into the neighbourhood.” In the year since letting go of their physical space, the congregation has deepened its outreach. Members have devoted more energy to local service organizations, including food banks, housing support, climate advocacy, and Meals on Wheels. “Energy which we would much rather devote to serving as volunteers, advocates, even letter-writers,” Marion explains, showing that ministry continues in new ways. Read the full letter on GuelphToday  Join us at 11:00 a.m. on Sunday, April 27 for this month’s All In Sunday at the Reaching Out Centre (125 Queen St South, Streetsville). We’ll gather for a time of focus and reflection, enjoy a potluck lunch, and experience the ministry of a drumming circle led by guest Mary Jean Belrose.
A community building event with side effects of peace and joy. Drum circles are playful but non-competitive, uplifting, meditative, healing, and transformative. No experience required. Drums supplied (or bring your own). Please RSVP to Shannon Daily at [email protected]  Sunday, April 20 at 10:30 a.m.
Celebrate Easter with us at the Reaching Out Centre (125 Queen St South, Streetsville)! This beloved tradition brings us together to share in good food, warm conversation, and the joy of our risen Lord. RSVP to Darlene Kent at [email protected]  Welcome to World Accord’s 45th Anniversary Donor Appreciation Nights!
Come celebrate with us as we express our gratitude to our incredible donors who have supported us over the years. These in-person events will feature guest speakers who will share their experiences with World Accord, Zoom presentations from our Central American partners, and a panel discussion about emerging topics in the sector that are affecting World Accord. Join us as we look back on our achievements and look forward to a future of continued impact. Your generosity has made a difference, and we can’t wait to show our thanks in person. Two celebrations will take place later this year—one in Ottawa and one in Kitchener. Both evenings will run from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. and include a light buffet dinner and refreshments. For questions, contact Kristen Douglas at [email protected]. Visit worldaccord.org to learn more. Register Now! Ottawa – June 20 Kitchener – September 17  By Troy Roach, Creating Connection Director, Canada East
Every year, on the first Saturday in May, something pretty amazing happens—people from all around the world slow down, step outside their busy lives, and walk a labyrinth. Why? Because it's World Labyrinth Day, and this year, on May 3, I invite you to join in taking a mindful walk toward peace, clarity, and connection. World Labyrinth Day is organized by The Labyrinth Society, and their idea is simple yet powerful: at exactly 1:00 p.m. local time, people across the globe step onto labyrinths and "walk as one at 1." It's a beautiful moment of collective peace and mindfulness that ripples around the world, connecting us in a shared intention. How to Participate: Getting involved couldn't be easier or more enjoyable: • Join an Event: There's probably an event happening near you! Just check out the Interactive Global Map to find a labyrinth gathering close by. • Take a Personal Walk: If you'd prefer some quiet reflection, just check out the Labyrinth Locator to find a labyrinth to visit on your own. It's a perfect moment for personal clarity and peace. • Stay Home and Participate: Can't leave the house or just want to stay comfy? No worries! You can print out a finger labyrinth and trace it at home, right from your sofa or kitchen table. Here's why I'm so passionate about this: World Labyrinth Day really aligns with what we're all about at Creating Connection. Our community thrives on building meaningful relationships, exploring spirituality in inclusive ways, and sparking compassionate action. The labyrinth—a universal symbol of peace and inner exploration—beautifully captures what we're passionate about: creating spaces for meaning, belonging, and positive change. Partner With Us! Want to collaborate? Here's the fun part: we're all about collaboration and would love to partner with anyone interested in hosting their own labyrinth event! Whether you've got your own vision or you're just curious and want some support, we've got you covered. Creating Connection can provide two wonderful canvas labyrinths—a 30-foot Chartres-style labyrinth (that's the fancy one with 11 circuits!) and a colourful, fun, 20-foot traditional 7-circuit labyrinth. We'll even help spread the word about your event through our social media and community network. So, let's have some fun with it! If you're inspired to join in or curious about hosting an event, please reach out. I'd love to chat about how we can make this year's World Labyrinth Day something special together. Ready to dive in? Drop me a message and let's make May 3 an awesome day of connection and peace! Want to hear more? We also recorded a podcast episode all about World Labyrinth Day—why it matters, how it connects to our Creating Connection mission, and how you can be part of it. |
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